Even if today is cloudy and rainy; we can all brighten up someone else's day! Here are some ways you can be a ray of sunshine today! Smile at people - really smile at them. Compliment someone's outfit, shirt, or shoes. Tell a person you really like his or her name. Give someone chocolate. Listen to a person without interrupting. Tell a joke - even if it's corny. When you get up to get … [Read more...] about 25 Ways to Be A Ray of Sunshine
When DO Real Women Find Time To Journal?
It is not news to anyone that women tend to be busy. That has probably been a reality for all of human history. Finding time for things that are personal, relaxing or meditative can be a real challenge in our fast-paced world. In my never ending journey to become more organized and better at time management, I asked a few women who use a prayer journal: "when do you find the time?" Here are … [Read more...] about When DO Real Women Find Time To Journal?
4 Easy Ways To Find More Time To Pray
Do you live a busy life, and feel like you want to nourish your soul - but just don't know when or how? I have been feeling busier than ever lately. So busy, I wonder what commitments, if any, I need to let go of and what need more of my time and energy. I believe the answer lies with God . . . but I am going to have to spend some time with Him if I expect to hear and feel the direction in … [Read more...] about 4 Easy Ways To Find More Time To Pray
A Chocolate Prayer
When you were younger, did you ever write your name vertically - then use the letters in your name to describe yourself? We did this in school when I was young, but I could not for the life of me recall what they were called until I googled an extensive description. Maybe you already said, "Oh, yeah, an acrostic." Or maybe you have never heard of such a thing - or, maybe you had no idea, like … [Read more...] about A Chocolate Prayer
This Year, I’m Planning on Making God Laugh!
Last year I came across the practice of choosing a word to be a "theme" for the year. It was the first I had heard of this idea . . . and this year, I'm jumping on the bandwagon. I'm choosing a word . . . and hoping that it brings me success, productivity and helps me be a better version of myself. The word I am choosing is . . Plan. However, one of the first quotes that came to mind when I … [Read more...] about This Year, I’m Planning on Making God Laugh!
Five Presents You Can Open in His Presence
On Christmas Eve, our pastor, Father Connors, encouraged us to "open the gifts our faith gives us"! I loved his homily. Father Connors had all of us envision children running to the gifts under the tree Christmas morning . . . then just standing there, looking at them, but not opening them. He said, "that would never happen!!!" We all couldn't help but imagine what really happens - lots of … [Read more...] about Five Presents You Can Open in His Presence
